# Argentina anti-narcotics crackdown – May–Sept 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-police-conduct-a-series-of-raids-seizing-weapons-and-drugs-and-arresting-suspects-in-multi
> Updated: 2026-09-11T23:23:55.000Z. Sources: 1207. Developments: 67.

The nationwide anti-narcotics campaign launched in May has intensified across multiple provinces. May seizures included a 1.84 t cocaine haul in Goya, a 470 kg haul in Tucumán and six-tonne coca-leaf caches in Catamarca. June raids seized firearms, war-grade ammunition and marijuana in Concordia, La Banda, Tucumán and Villa Mercedes, and uncovered a “narco kiosk” in Goya. July added a 70-kg cocaine seizure in Tartagal, a synthetic-drug conviction, the dismissal of a Corrientes officer, and the dismantling of a Bolivia-linked cross-border network; Córdoba passed an anti-bunker law and Santa Fe defended an AI-driven raid. By early August, authorities intercepted 16 kg of cocaine at the Salto Grande bridge in Concordia and a 446 kg load in a tanker truck near the Chaco-Santiago del Estero border. On August 10, the Prefectura Naval dismantled a transnational criminal organization after seizing nearly 500 kilograms of cocaine. In mid-August, operations continued with the seizure of 779 kg of coca leaves in Tucumán and the use of drones to seize hallucinogenic mushrooms in Buenos Aires and Escobar. In Chubut, the “Berlín” operation involved over 40 raids in Trelew, Rawson, Playa Unión, and Puerto Madryn, resulting in 17 arrests and the seizure of cocaine and marijuana. Recent developments include the arrest of Entre Ríos police commissioner Daniel Rosatelli on August 19 in connection with a 1,345 kg marijuana seizure. In early September, authorities dismantled trafficking operations in the Valle de Uco and Rio Negro regions. In Tunuyán, a long-term investigation led to the arrest of three siblings and several women, with police seizing cocaine, marijuana, and cash. In the Alto Valle region, ‘Operativo Audi’ uncovered approximately 5.5 kg of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment of a vehicle; this brings the total cocaine seized during that specific investigation to over 7.1 kg.

## Claims

- Authorities seized 499 kilograms of cocaine during the operation. (disputed by 5 sources)
- Argentine customs seized 16 kg of cocaine hidden in a Paraguayan truck at the Salto Grande bridge. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Daniel Alejandro Rosatelli is a police commissioner and lawyer in Entre Ríos. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The investigation involves a vehicle allegedly provided by Rosatelli. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Five individuals were arrested in connection with the cocaine trafficking investigation. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The criminal organization operated across Rosario, Ramallo, San Nicolás, Capitán Bermúdez, and Granadero Baigorria. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The group allegedly used small sports vessels to transfer drugs to larger merchant ships navigating the Paraná River. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Federal Police (PFA) carried out the arrest of Rosatelli. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The investigation was delegated to the Federal Police to ensure transparency. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Argentina drug raids lead to multiple arrests and cocaine seizures

Argentine police conducted multiple drug raids, including a notable arrest in Buenos Aires of a man selling cocaine while under electronic house arrest.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-police-arrest-three-in-flores-cocaine-bust

### 2026-09-07: Gendarmería Nacional dismantles drug network in Gualeguaychú

Argentine security forces dismantled a drug trafficking ring in Gualeguaychú, seizing cocaine, marijuana, weapons, and cash, resulting in eight arrests.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gendarmera-nacional-dismantles-drug-network-in-gualeguaych

### 2026-08-24: Daniel Rosatelli detained in narcotics investigation

Lawyer Daniel Rosatelli has been detained in an Argentine narcotics investigation. His defense claims the charges are a retaliatory fabrication following his reports of fund misappropriation in the 911 service.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daniel-rosatelli-detained-in-narcotics-investigation

### 2026-08-20: Daniel Rosatelli arrested in drug trafficking investigation

Police commissioner Daniel Rosatelli has been arrested by Argentina's Federal Police for allegedly facilitating the transport of 1,300kg of marijuana in Entre Ríos.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-commissioner-rosatelli-testifies-in-argentine-narcotics-case

### 2026-08-15: Chubut police dismantle drug ring in major multi-city operation

Argentine authorities conducted major operations, including the “Berlín” drug raids in Chubut resulting in 17 arrests, the recovery of a missing woman in Entre Ríos, and the arrest of a fugitive in Rosario.

60 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rosario-man-detained-for-transporting-27kg-of-cocaine

### 2026-08-10: Prefectura Naval Argentina dismantles transnational drug ring

Prefectura Naval Argentina dismantled a transnational drug ring, seizing nearly 500kg of cocaine and arresting five people following an investigation triggered by a drug discovery in Monte Hermoso.

127 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-drug-raids-result-in-major-seizures-of-cocaine-marijuana-and-hallucinogenic-mushrooms

### 2026-08-02: Latin American drug busts seize over 2,000 kg of cocaine and marijuana

Police in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile and Brazil seized over 2,000 kg of cocaine and marijuana in coordinated drug‑bust operations, arresting several suspects.

50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-three-men-in-merlo-argentina-for-drug-trafficking

### 2026-07-26: Argentina police seize 400 kg of cocaine and shut 18 alcohol venues

Argentina law‑enforcement seized 255 marijuana plants, arrested a La Plata drug dealer, closed 18 alcohol venues, and uncovered major cocaine and hashish shipments across the region.

124 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-raids-disrupt-cocaine-distribution-networks-in-rosario-and-villa-tesei

### 2026-07-20: Mexico Coast Guard Seizes 1.5 Tonnes of Cocaine and Detains Five

Mexican navy seized 1.5 t of cocaine, detaining five; Spain busted weapons, vehicle fraud and a Venezuelan gang; Argentina, Spain and other nations saw raids on drug, sexual‑abuse and crypto fraud rings.

121 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-woman-in-crdoba-drug-sale-operation

### 2026-07-16: Argentina police seize tonnes of coca leaves and kilos of cocaine

Police across Argentina seized over six tonnes of coca leaves, nearly 11 kg of cocaine hidden in a motorcycle, and dozens of drug‑related arrests in a series of raids.

71 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-seizes-over-6-tonnes-of-coca-leaves-and-arrests-dealer-in-crdoba

### 2026-07-10: Córdoba police bust drug ring run by grandmother, granddaughter and ex‑officer

Córdoba anti‑narcotics police raided Villa del Totoral, arresting a grandmother, her granddaughter and a former officer, and seizing cocaine and cash.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-police-bust-drug-ring-run-by-grandmother-granddaughter-and-exofficer

### 2026-07-09: Argentina sees two drug cases: inmate refuses release, another caught selling while under house arrest

In Argentina, a convicted cocaine dealer in Córdoba chose to stay in prison for treatment, while another offender in Concordia was arrested for selling drugs during house arrest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-sees-two-drug-cases-inmate-refuses-release-another-caught-selling-while-under-house-arrest

### 2026-07-08: Córdoba Province, Argentina adopts anti‑bunker law to combat drug trade

Córdoba's legislature unanimously passed an anti‑bunker law granting security and justice ministries powers to seize drug‑sale sites, abandoned buildings and form an inter‑agency unit to fight narcotics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-province-argentina-adopts-antibunker-law-to-combat-drug-trade

### 2026-07-08: Argentina arrests leader of cross‑border cocaine network tied to Bolivia

Argentina extends detention of Timoteo Mamaní and his daughter Janet, accused of running a Bolivia‑to‑Argentina cocaine network that uses ingested capsules for smuggling.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-antinarcotics-operations-seize-family-network-and-crdoba-drug-gang

### 2026-07-08: Police seize 97 g cocaine in Concordia drug raids

Police in Concordia, Argentina, raided two homes, confiscating 97 g of cocaine and arresting a 17‑year‑old, another youth and a 27‑year‑old man under house arrest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-seize-97-g-cocaine-in-concordia-drug-raids

### 2026-07-06: Corrientes police officer dismissed after massive cocaine bust

Federal raids in Corrientes seized 37 kg of cocaine and detained a provincial police sub‑assistant; she was promptly dismissed, highlighting a major drug network and internal corruption in Argentina.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corrientes-police-officer-removed-after-massive-cocaine-bust

### 2026-07-05: Argentina convict sentenced for massive synthetic drug shipment

A 30‑year‑old Argentine man was sentenced to nearly five years for smuggling large quantities of MDMA, LSD, meth and ketamine, after police seized the drugs and traced extensive virtual‑wallet transfers linking

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-convict-sentenced-for-massive-synthetic-drug-shipment

### 2026-07-04: Colombia, Argentina and Chile seize large cocaine shipments in simultaneous operations

Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Mexico conduct major drug busts, seizing thousands of kilos of cocaine and meth, arresting dealers and dismantling a large Colombian lab.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuatro-cinegas-coahuila-raid-seizes-3-kg-crystal-and-cocaine

### 2026-07-04: Police seize 1,841 kg of cocaine in Goya, Corrientes

Federal police in Goya, Corrientes, busted a drug gang, arresting its leader and seizing 1,841 kg of cocaine, over 5.7 million pesos cash, weapons and equipment.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-bust-corrientes-drug-gang-seize-37-tonnes-of-cocaine

### 2026-07-03: Argentina police dismantle drug networks in Rosario and Río Cuarto

Federal police raids in Rosario and Río Cuarto seized drugs, weapons and cash, detaining multiple suspects in coordinated anti‑drug operations across Argentina.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-dismantle-drug-networks-in-rosario-and-ro-cuarto

### 2026-06-29: Gendarmerie doctor and cosmetic specialist detained with 70 kg of cocaine in Tartagal, Argentina

A Gendarmerie doctor and a cosmetologist were arrested in Tartagal after a shootout exposed about 70 kg of cocaine hidden in their vehicle; four Tucuman police are now under investigation for unlawful presence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gendarmerie-doctor-and-cosmetic-specialist-detained-with-70-kg-of-cocaine-in-tartagal-argentina

### 2026-06-29: La Plata teen elite shooter seized in police raid sparks debate

A police raid in La Plata seized 25 guns from a 16‑year‑old elite IPSC shooter and his father, sparking controversy as the teen, a top international competitor preparing for a Greece tournament, claims the gear

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-plata-teen-elite-shooter-seized-in-police-raid-sparks-debate

### 2026-06-28: Argentina customs destroy over 700 million pesos of illegal alcohol shipments

Argentina’s customs seized over 55 000 units of illegal beer and spirits worth more than 700 million pesos in Misiones and Formosa, filing criminal complaints and destroying the goods over health‑risk concerns.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-customs-destroy-over-700-million-pesos-of-illegal-alcohol-shipments

### 2026-06-25: Argentina federal police seize over 70 kg of marijuana in anti‑drug raids

Federal police in La Rioja, Argentina seized over 70 kg of marijuana in coordinated raids, prompting calls for stronger border checks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-federal-police-seize-over-70-kg-of-marijuana-in-antidrug-raids

### 2026-06-24: Santa Fe Police Detain Over 200 in Micro‑Trafficking Operations

Santa Fe’s PDI conducted 371 raids in early 2026, seizing 60 firearms and detaining over 400 people, more than half for micro‑trafficking, plus weapon‑abuse and robbery cases.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-in-argentina-and-colombia-crack-down-on-armed-theft

### 2026-06-24: Latin American authorities seize drugs, arrest dozens in June

June saw coordinated drug busts across Latin America, with arrests from three in Mexico to 13 in the Dominican Republic and dozens in Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico, seizing marijuana, cocaine, cash and weapons.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguayan-woman-detained-with-nearly-3-kg-cocaine-on-argentine-bus

### 2026-06-24: Santa Fe government defends virtual‑flagrancy raid after court nullifies operation

Santa Fe’s government defended a virtual‑flagrancy police raid after a judge invalidated it, citing AI‑based evidence and public‑safety needs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-government-defends-virtualflagrancy-raid-after-court-nullifies-operation

### 2026-06-24: Argentinian police dismantle major drug gangs in Rosario and Buenos Aires Province

Argentinian police busted two drug networks, arresting five members in Rosario’s Villa Banana and around 30 suspects in Buenos Aires Province, seizing narcotics and dismantling bunkers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinian-police-dismantle-major-drug-gangs-in-rosario-and-buenos-aires-province

### 2026-06-24: Santa Fe Government Defends Virtual Raid Tool and Announces Reward in Nurse Murder Case

Santa Fe defends AI‑based virtual raid after a judge’s nullification and offers a 16 million‑peso reward for leads in nurse Ailén Oggero’s femicide.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-government-intensifies-crime-response-with-legal-pushback-and-millionpeso-reward

### 2026-06-23: Prison Drug Smuggling Attempts Prompt Security Measures in Argentina and Dominican Republic

Argentina’s Penal de Chimbas tests cellphone‑blocking tech and seizes hidden drugs in visitors’ shoes, while a man in Dominican Republic is arrested for firing drug‑filled balls into a prison.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prison-drug-smuggling-attempts-prompt-security-measures-in-argentina-and-dominican-republic

### 2026-06-21: Argentina police detain driver after two accidents and seize cocaine from bus passenger

Argentine police detained a drunk driver after two accidents and, in a separate operation, seized 257 g of cocaine from a bus passenger using a detection dog.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-detain-driver-after-two-accidents-and-seize-cocaine-from-bus-passenger

### 2026-06-21: Argentine police seize multi‑million‑dollar cocaine in two busts

Argentine police seized cocaine worth about $8 million on a bridge between Corrientes and Chaco and busted a narcotics bunker in Almirante Brown, confiscating multiple packages, a gun and equipment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-police-seize-multimilliondollar-cocaine-in-two-busts

### 2026-06-19: Police in Maipú, Argentina seize weapons and arrest three suspects

Maipú police arrested three people and confiscated four firearms and 429 cartridges in raids linked to aggravated threat accusations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-in-maip-argentina-seize-weapons-and-arrest-three-suspects

### 2026-06-16: Salta (Argentina) and Las Parras (Dominican Republic) prisons bust drug‑smuggling rings

Argentina’s Salta prison and the Dominican Republic’s Las Parras center each uncovered drug‑smuggling attempts, leading to arrests and charges against inmates, staff and a visitor.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salta-argentina-and-las-parras-dominican-republic-prisons-bust-drugsmuggling-rings

### 2026-06-15: Police dismantle cocaine bunker in Quilmes Oeste, Argentina

Police in Quilmes Oeste, Argentina, busted a drug bunker on 16 June 2026, arresting two suspects and seizing ~300 cocaine doses, a scale, phones, cash and Bersa firearms.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quilmes-police-bust-drug-bunker-and-burglary-gang-in-coordinated-raids

### 2026-06-15: Argentina police seize 200+ kilos of drugs in Salta and bust open‑air Rosario drug bunker

Police in Salta seized over 200 kg of cocaine and marijuana, arresting two suspects, while a drone‑aided raid in Rosario busted an open‑air drug bunker, leading to further arrests.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-seize-200-kilos-of-drugs-in-salta-and-bust-openair-rosario-drug-bunker

### 2026-06-15: Eight Sentenced for Drug Trafficking, Police Seize Illegal Alcohol in Argentina

Eight people were sentenced to up to four years for drug trafficking in Villa San Antonio, Argentina, while police in Chubut seized illegal alcohol and medicines and shut down a clandestine shop.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eight-sentenced-for-drug-trafficking-police-seize-illegal-alcohol-in-argentina

### 2026-06-13: Argentina police seize 7.5 kg of coca leaves and conduct wide road‑safety checks

Argentinian police seized 7.5 kg of coca leaves on a long‑distance bus and, elsewhere on Route 22, identified 56 people and inspected 52 vehicles in a coordinated road‑safety operation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-seize-75-kg-of-coca-leaves-and-conduct-wide-roadsafety-checks

### 2026-06-13: Police raids in Argentina seize rifles and other weapons in Cinco Saltos and Colón

Police raids in Cinco Saltos and Colón, Argentina, seized a .22 rifle, a pistol, a carbine, ammunition and other items during investigations into threats, gender violence and property damage.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-raids-in-argentina-seize-rifles-and-other-weapons-in-cinco-saltos-and-coln

### 2026-06-12: Santa Fe police probe fatal shooting and seize cocaine in separate operations

Santa Fe police investigate a fatal shooting in the Brigadier López district and, in a separate raid in Sunchales, seize nearly 200 g of cocaine, firearms and $204 k in cash.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-police-probe-fatal-shooting-and-seize-cocaine-in-separate-operations

### 2026-06-12: Argentina judges hand down sentences in separate drug trafficking cases

Argentine courts sentenced a woman to community service in a marijuana trafficking case and handed prison terms to eight members of the “El Zaire” drug network in Salta.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-judges-hand-down-sentences-in-separate-drug-trafficking-cases

### 2026-06-12: Police seize cocaine, paco and $2,100 in Lanús drug raid

Police in Lanús, Argentina, raided two homes on 11 June 2026, seizing cocaine, paco, $2,100 and arresting two women on drug‑trafficking charges.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lans-police-raid-seizes-cocaine-paco-and-2100-arrests-two-women

### 2026-06-12: Argentina police solve two robbery cases in Villa del Carmen and Villa Gesell

Argentinian police arrested suspects and recovered stolen goods in separate robberies of a nurse in Villa del Carmen and a shop in Villa Gesell.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-solve-two-robbery-cases-in-villa-del-carmen-and-villa-gesell

### 2026-06-12: Argentinian police bust cocaine búnkers in Villa Ángela and Iguazú

Argentinian police raids in Villa Ángela and Iguazú seized cocaine, cash and a shotgun, and arrested three suspects.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinian-police-bust-cocaine-bnkers-in-villa-ngela-and-iguaz

### 2026-06-11: Argentina police dismantle narcotics network, seize kilos of cocaine and marijuana

Argentina police executed a major drug bust seizing over 3,000 kg of cocaine and arrests, while additional raids detained suspects and seized vehicles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-dismantle-narcotics-network-seize-kilos-of-cocaine-and-marijuana

### 2026-06-11: Catamarca police seize 6 tonnes of coca leaf and bust organized drug network

Police in Argentina’s Catamarca province seized over 6 tonnes of coca leaf, 3 kg of cocaine and marijuana, arrested multiple suspects and exposed a drug network linked to Salta.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catamarca-police-seize-6-tonnes-of-coca-leaf-and-bust-organized-drug-network

### 2026-06-10: Santa Fe Gendarmería uncovers 58 kg of cocaine buried in Roldán home

Gendarmería in Santa Fe seized about 58 kg of cocaine buried at a Roldán home, part of a probe into a plane that landed with 321 kg of cocaine, linked to the Borras brothers.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-fe-gendarmera-uncovers-58-kg-of-cocaine-buried-in-roldn-home

### 2026-06-10: Argentine Gendarmería Seizes 58 kg of Cocaine in Roldán Raids

Argentina’s Gendarmería seized 58 kg of cocaine, cash and weapons in Roldán raids linked to a May aircraft bust, detaining one suspect.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-gendarmera-seizes-58-kg-of-cocaine-in-roldn-raids

### 2026-06-09: Argentine police seize cocaine, marijuana and cash in Pedreira and Castelli

Police seized cocaine, marijuana and cash in raids at Pedreira and Castelli, detaining two suspects.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-police-seize-cocaine-marijuana-and-cash-in-pedreira-and-castelli

### 2026-06-09: Argentina police seize modified air rifles and related weapons in La Plata and Las Toscas

Authorities in La Plata and Las Toscas, Argentina, detained individuals carrying modified air rifles, night‑vision gear and knives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-seize-modified-air-rifles-and-related-weapons-in-la-plata-and-las-toscas

### 2026-06-08: Argentina police seize drugs, weapons and arrest fugitives in a series of operations

Argentine police raids across Chaco, Formosa, Pergamino, Goya and Santa Fe seized thousands of motorcycles, firearms, illegal drugs, unapproved medicines and captured a top fugitive, highlighting a broad anti‑c

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-police-seize-hundreds-of-motorcycles-and-narcotics-in-chaco-and-formosa-raids

### 2026-06-07: Tucumán police recover stolen high‑end motorcycle and arrest three suspects

Tucumán police recovered a stolen high‑end motorcycle in San Miguel, arrested three suspects, and seized the bike pending investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-recover-stolen-motorcycles-in-argentina-and-mexico

### 2026-06-07: Argentine police seize firearms, marijuana and cocaine in raids across Tucumán and Villa Mercedes

Police raids in Tucumán and Villa Mercedes, Argentina, seized firearms, marijuana, cocaine and cash, arresting multiple suspects and dismantling drug‑sale sites.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-police-seize-firearms-marijuana-and-cocaine-in-raids-across-tucumn-and-villa-mercedes

### 2026-06-06: Rosario police detain two sisters and a drug‑lord’s sister in crackdown on micro‑trafficking

Rosario police arrested two sisters in Vía Honda for operating a micro‑trafficking ring despite house arrest, and also captured Yanina Alvarado, sister of a drug boss, after she was found with a concealed gun,​

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rosario-police-detain-two-sisters-and-a-druglords-sister-in-crackdown-on-microtrafficking

### 2026-06-05: Police seize illegal weapons and ammunition in Argentina

Argentine police raided homes in Concordia and La Banda, confiscating illegal firearms, war‑grade ammunition, a homemade shotgun and drug evidence, while detaining a suspect.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-seize-illegal-weapons-and-ammunition-in-argentina

### 2026-06-05: Argentina seizes 470 kg of cocaine in Tucumán and warns of rising drone‑smuggling threat

Argentina’s gendarmerie seized 470 kg of cocaine in Tucumán, the province’s second‑largest haul, and officials warned that drones are becoming a new tool for drug traffickers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-seizes-470-kg-of-cocaine-in-tucumn-and-warns-of-rising-dronesmuggling-threat

### 2026-06-05: Argentina police raids and leak probe lead to arrests

Police raids in Neuquén seized a hidden phone and drugs, while a second officer was detained in Buenos Aires over alleged leak of anti‑drug operation details, fueling a broader probe into police conduct.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-raids-spark-internal-leak-investigations

### 2026-06-05: Argentine police seize cocaine and make arrests in Buenos Aires and Neuquén raids

Buenos Aires police seized cocaine, marijuana and base paste, arresting two suspects, while a Neuquén raid seized over 300 cocaine doses and charged four people.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-police-seize-cocaine-and-make-arrests-in-buenos-aires-and-neuqun-raids

### 2026-06-05: Argentina police seize cocaine, marijuana and firearms gear in Santa Fe anti‑drug raids

Argentine police detained four suspects in Melincué after raids seized marijuana, coca leaves and digital gear, and arrested a 20‑year‑old in Resistencia with 42 g of cocaine, cash and a firearm conversion kit.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-police-seize-marijuana-coca-leaves-and-cocaine-in-coordinated-raids

### 2026-06-04: Argentine police seize firearm and arrest drug suspects in several cities

Police in Rosario, Concordia, Tortuguitas and Quilmes seized weapons, drugs and arrested suspects in coordinated anti‑narcotics operations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-police-seize-marijuana-and-cocaine-in-separate-operations

### 2026-06-02: Argentina's Santa Fe police seize 120+ kg marijuana, 5 kg cocaine in May raids

In May, Santa Fe police carried out 498 raids, seizing over 120 kg marijuana, 5 kg cocaine, 32 guns and 34 million pesos, crediting the provincial micro‑trafficking law, said official Federico Angelini.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-santa-fe-police-seize-120-kg-marijuana-5-kg-cocaine-in-may-raids

### 2026-06-02: Argentina federal police seize cocaine in multiple cities

Argentine police raids in Ushuaia, Villa María and Marcos Juárez seized cocaine, cash and equipment, arresting suspects in each operation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-federal-police-seize-cocaine-in-multiple-cities

### 2026-05-29: Argentine police seize weapons and drugs in Rosario and Avellaneda raids

Police raids in Rosario’s Ludueña Norte detained six gang members and seized weapons and drugs, while separate raids in Avellaneda confiscated cocaine, marijuana and arrested two suspects and a PDI officer for

865 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-police-seize-weapons-and-drugs-in-rosario-and-avellaneda-raids

### 2026-05-23: Police Raid Drug Kiosk in Viedma, Argentina Seizes Cocaine and Cash

Police raided a Viedma residence after a 0800‑DROGAS tip, seizing cocaine, marijuana, cash, and equipment, and uncovering illegal alcohol sales; the 40‑year‑old suspect faces federal charges.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-raid-drug-kiosk-in-viedma-argentina-seizes-cocaine-and-cash

### 2026-05-22: Entre Ríos police launch province‑wide raids, seizing drugs, weapons and phones

Police in Entre Ríos province carried out large‑scale raids, arresting dozens, confiscating cocaine, a firearm, high‑end phones and other contraband, as part of a coordinated anti‑crime effort.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/entre-ros-police-launch-provincewide-raids-seizing-drugs-weapons-and-phones

### 2026-05-21: Buenos Aires police capture burglary suspects in Avellaneda and detain municipal official in Castelar drug raid

Buenos Aires police arrested two burglars in Avellaneda and seized a municipal official in Castelar amid a large drug bust.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-police-capture-burglary-suspects-in-avellaneda-and-detain-municipal-official-in-castela

### 2026-05-20: Argentina police raids seize weapons, narcotics and arrest multiple suspects

Argentine police raids in San Luis and Grand Bourg seize weapons, drugs and arrest several suspects.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-police-raids-seize-weapons-narcotics-and-arrest-multiple-suspects

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